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  1. Middle Earth

    Incoming! The New Equipment Thread

    The price is right At around $1k I max out on DACs I am having a custom LPS made for it so that puts it at $1.3k plus I am using a DDC LOL
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    Incoming! The New Equipment Thread

    I will give it a go and share my thoughts I will be shocked if it is not worth $1k as a DAC. It would not surprise me if it is an excellent $1k DAC based on LiAV’s track record. I am using it as a USB DAC. Not expecting it to punch way above its price point. We shall see.
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    Incoming! The New Equipment Thread

    Well I am weak For less than $1k I could not resist Harmony µDAC SKU: LA-HM-UDAC-01A-BG Color: Black Price: $994.00 Qty: 1 $994.00 Subtotal $994.00 Shipping $0.00 Coupon - $25.00 Tax $0.00 Total $969.00 https://www.vinshine.audio/product-page/laiv-harmony-udac
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    Metal!

    If you like HaraKiri for the Sky I expect you will really like this which I have on pre-order AOP did a premiere stream today and I listened to it beginning to end as I got sucked in and wow 🤩
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    Yes, I saw it on Darco and I like the Phillips/Sanyo tray/reader and it is desk friendly where I needed it.
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    Use it to control a streamer or Turn on lossless audio: Go to Settings > Apps > Music > Audio Quality > Lossless Audio Choose audio quality: Select Lossless for a maximum resolution of 24-bit/48 kHz, or Hi-Res Lossless for a maximum resolution of 24-bit/192 kHz Listen to lossless audio: Use a...
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    I was looking for a desk-top CD transport player and saw this which can also rip https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/disc-player/shanling-cr60-cd-transport-ripper/
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    Jay did a bit of poking around on the inside and I like what I see as does he 👆
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    Sounds like you are going to end up with a great DAC Since you mention more expensive DACs The LAiV Harmony at $2,700 is going to be the best R2R DAC that is currently available under $3K Right now I would pick the Pontus 15th and be done with it for me as an end game
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    I have had the Cyan 2 but that will be $1200 plus shipping it sounds fantastic For around $850 you can get the Denafrips Enyo 15th or Musician Draco Those are both good R2Rs and what I would get at that price-point The Pontus 15th at $2k -ish is an incredible DAC The new Topping R2R at $1,000...
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    I got nine of them sitting around so I would be glad to give you one. Shoot me a DM or this is a link to my BandCamp account that has my email listed and you can email me. https://bandcamp.com/middleearthltd Whatever works best for you. I will be interested to see if you can hear a difference...
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    Most people just use this https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1551793-REG/ifi_audio_306039_12v_ipower_x_12v_anc2.html I have some SS3602 op-amps that I would send you If you use RCA like me you need one If you used balanced you would need two Just give me a head’s up if you order a ZD3 and I...
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    DACs and op-amps are both subject to controversy. I am more digital and vinyl adjacent as I sold my record collection from the 60s/70s/early 80s and went to CDs and now added streaming and back to some vinyl. Let’s just say I am old and I have seen a lot of change in my life. Is my $1,200 Holo...
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    Directly from Sparkos and Burson Andrew Sparks is a great person and will answer questions
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    The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

    I am familiar but don’t own one Personally, I have found that op-amps can make a significant difference I have a Geshelli J2 4499 Socketed with a Sparkos SS3602 which was added after I received it. The Fosi ZD3 is socketed for op-amp swaps, so there is that, but it is using the same DAC chip...
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    Incoming! The New Equipment Thread

    Excellent Thank You
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    Incoming! The New Equipment Thread

    I am am a couple plus years out on the Decware queue I have not asked, but based on what you are saying you can switch your choice. Assuming I am alive at that point, that would be a nice option. So is that a thing ?
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    Metal!

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    Metal!

    That is excellent genre bending
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